Final week at The Recreation Awards, we discovered that the next-gen Tomb Raider that developer Crystal Dynamics introduced three years in the past is titled Tomb Raider: Catalyst. Revealed by Amazon Recreation Studios, it is set to launch in 2027 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Collection X and S.
In the meantime, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis is a reimagining of the unique Tomb Raider recreation, constructed with Unreal Engine 5 and due out subsequent 12 months. Each video games will function a brand new actor as Lara Croft: Alix Wilton Regan.
Whereas the information was a shock for some, actor Camilla Luddington — who portrayed Lara Croft in the 2013-2018 reboot trilogy — shared a bittersweet Instagram publish about her time as the lead, saying she cherished the followers and Croft will “without end be an element of [her].”
“I assumed I’d make a publish since I’ve been listening to from so many of you,” she wrote. “I would like to let that I’ve cherished this fandom. To hitch the record of Lara Crofts earlier than me was an unbelievable honor and she is going to without end be an element of me. The Survivor Trilogy was a decade of journey I’ll by no means ever overlook. I couldn’t be prouder of what we created.
“And as at all times, a brand new actress receives this unbelievable present to step into the boots. So with that stated — [new Croft actor Alix Wilton Regan] in case you’re ever in want of a [bow and arrow], I do know the actual spot to look for one at Croft Manor.”
Alix Wilton Regan has performed a quantity of massive online game characters over the years, together with the Feminine Inquisitor in each Dragon Age: Inquisition and Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Samantha Traynor in Mass Impact 3, Alt Cunningham in Cyberpunk 2077, and Aya in Murderer’s Creed Origins. Regan was set to play Joanna Darkish in Microsoft’s Good Darkish reboot, nevertheless it was canceled as half of a serious spherical of layoffs.
As noticed by Eurogamer, Regan additionally shared a post following The Recreation Awards announcement, claiming it was the “absolute spotlight” of her profession to date to have been solid, “surpass[ing] even my wildest goals, fairly frankly.”
“We’re. Simply. Getting. Began,” she wrote.
Here is the official blurb on Tomb Raider: Catalyst:
Tomb Raider: Catalyst, which has been in improvement by Crystal Dynamics since the partnership with Amazon Recreation Studios was introduced in 2022, marks a daring course for the collection as Lara Croft embarks on a brand new journey throughout Northern India. Tomb Raider: Catalyst is ready in the wake of a legendary cataclysm that has unleashed historical secrets and techniques and woke up the mysterious forces that guard them. When the most infamous treasure hunters from round the world descend on the area, Lara races to uncover the reality buried beneath the fractured panorama and cease those that would use its energy for their very own achieve. As the historical world collides with the current, Lara should determine who to belief amongst rivals and allies to forestall a disaster and shield a secret that would reshape the future.
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, Tomb Raider: Catalyst delivers the largest Tomb Raider world but the place Lara will traverse a panorama full of secrets and techniques, delve into misplaced tombs filled with intricate puzzles, and remedy historical mysteries utilizing her unmatched brilliance and richly custom-made journey tech. Good for longtime followers and newcomers alike, gamers will expertise an exhilarating story of belief and betrayal that exams Lara Croft in new methods. Tomb Raider: Catalyst is ready to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X|S and Steam.
Catalyst wasn’t the solely Tomb Raider-related announcement at this 12 months’s Recreation Awards. Catalyst’s first trailer was instantly adopted by a shock announcement of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a “reimagining” of the unique 1996 traditional. It’s due out for PC, PS5, and Xbox Collection X and S someday in 2026, as that’s when the franchise celebrates its thirtieth anniversary.
Here is the official blurb on Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis:
In a shock announcement, Amazon Recreation Studios, Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog unveiled Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a contemporary reimagining of Lara Croft’s genre-defining 1996 debut. Developed in partnership between Crystal Dynamics and Flying Wild Hog, the recreation options gorgeous visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5, fashionable recreation design, and new surprises that honor the spirit and environment of the unique recreation. As Lara Croft, gamers will harness their wits and athleticism to discover unique areas misplaced to time, traverse treacherous landscapes, remedy lethal contraptions, and face deadly predators of their quest for the scattered items of the Scion — an artifact of immeasurable energy.
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis units a brand new commonplace for re-envisioning a traditional by masterfully balancing innovation with gaming heritage, capturing the marvel and pleasure that outlined a style whereas igniting a brand new sense of discovery by means of expanded storytelling. The sport arrives in 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Collection X|S and Steam.
Make sure to take a look at every part introduced at The Recreation Awards 2025 for extra, in addition to the winners record in full.
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, in addition to a critic, columnist, and marketing consultant with 15+ years expertise working with some of the world’s greatest gaming websites and publications. She’s additionally a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually Excessive Chaos. Discover her at BlueSky.